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ESPN's Mel Kiper grades the Jets as having an "A-" draft and writes that "the Jets front office had a great draft."

Kiper believes New York got the best overall player in the draft at No. 6 in USC DL Leonard Williams. "I know some fans might have wanted Kevin White at No. 6, but the Jets added a big-play threat at WR in Round 2 with Devin Smith," he added. The analyst also liked the way New York maneuvered around the board and praised the additions of QB Bryce Petty, OLB Lorenzo Mauldin and G Jarvis Harrison. To boot, Brandon Marshall and Zac Stacy, acquired for picks, were included in the draft grade. May 4 - 9:03 PM

Williams (6'5/302) spent three seasons at USC, tallying 36.5 career tackles for loss, 21 sacks, and five forced fumbles as a 35-game starter. Although Williams only tested as an above-average athlete (4.97 forty, 29 1/2-inch vertical), he dominated the Pac 12 at the ages of 18-20 and won't turn 21 until next month. Williams needs to play with lower pad level, but flashes dominant power on film and pass-rush potential that an NFL coaching staff should further unlock. Williams has drawn comparisons ranging from Kevin Williams to Richard Seymour. He joins an area of massive strength for the Jets, who already boast two dominant interior defensive linemen in Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson. Apr 30 - 8:50 PM

The Atlanta Falcons are the team "most associated in a trade with the Jaguars," with "Leonard Williams and Dante Fowler Jr" as the targeted players, according to TFY Draft Insider Tony Pauline.

The Falcons are in desperate need of a pass rusher, and both Williams or Fowler Jr. would be welcome with open arms by the Falcons fanbase. Both prospects could be off the board by the No.8 selection, so if Atlanta is serious about either player, a trade up is paramount. Pauline adds that the Falcons are also "very interested in Vic Beasley." Apr 30 - 3:26 PM

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler notes that the Raiders could end up with "arguably the best player in the draft two years in a row without a top-3 pick," If they land USC DL Leonard Williams.

The USC prospect would also get his wish if he landed with the Raiders, as Williams has publicly noted that he would love to wear the Silver and Black. Williams grew up a Raiders fan, growing up in Bakersfield California. With a possibility that the Titans could pass on Williams, and Jaguars possibly selecting Dante Fowler or Amari Cooper, the stars could align, if Williams dropped to Oakland at the four spot. Apr 29 - 3:37 PM